LOGINThe building rose high in the heart of Berlin’s business district, its wide glass panels reflecting the bright midday sky while the traffic below moved in steady order. The car carrying Cale came to a smooth stop at the main entrance, and without delay, a staff member stepped forward to greet him wi
Morning came quietly.Breakfast passed in a strange silence, not awkward, but not comfortable either. The soft clink of cutlery filled the space, occasionally broken by a quiet breath, but no real conversation followed.Lydia looked at her plate more often than at Cale. It wasn’t that she lacked app
The question didn’t receive an immediate answer from Cale.Instead, he let out a long breath and leaned back against the sofa. He gestured for his wife to come closer—but Lydia didn’t move. If anything, her gaze sharpened, her arms still crossed tightly over her chest.“Answer my question first, Cal
And somehow, that made everything feel even more intense.Every now and then, Lydia glanced at him. Without realizing it, she kept wetting her lips with the tip of her tongue—a small gesture that didn’t go unnoticed. It pulled a knowing smile from Cale.The elevator doors slid open.They walked towa
“Are you… seriously expecting me to keep wearing this?” Lydia whispered, disbelief clear in her voice as she walked with something still inside her.“What do you think?” Cale shot her a teasing glance, his arm slipping around her waist in an affectionate hold. “Should I increase the intensity, my lo
“I could do it,” Lydia replied before she had time to think it through.“Then there’s no problem.” His tone was far too casual.And somehow, that was exactly what unsettled her.“Cale,” she said, her voice softer now as she looked at him, “you’re really impossible.”“Maybe.”“This is a public place.
“Welcome back, Mrs. Vanessa! How does it feel to return from Paris with such a prestigious award?” a voice called out.“Absolutely incredible,” Vanessa answered with her signature professional smile. “Paris taught me so many new things. The sponsors were incredibly supportive, and the guest list—wel
Was that request respected? Of course not.Kate wasted no time turning to Lena. “Open it,” she ordered flatly.Felicia and Kalina were already waiting, all too eager to carry out their mother’s command. Lena, who had spent the morning helping Althea tidy the room and bring down her luggage, hesitate
The car rolled forward at a steady pace. Silence settled between them. Only the low hum of the engine and soft background music filled the space—but it wasn’t enough to dissolve the tension.“I thought… you just needed time,” Daven said quietly, his eyes focused on the city lights outside.“What’s t
Meanwhile, Lydia had found her seat in the front row, already poised with her camera in hand. Her face glowed with pride, a smile tugging at her lips as she imagined Josh standing up there with his classmates. There was no way she’d miss a second—every moment of Josh’s performance was going to be re







